From left, Scott Burrows and Elmer Palmer with the American Legion; Sandra Treadaway, Devon Harris and Nancie Wittmier from Volunteers of America; and Herman Berneking with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Volunteers of America explained services for veterans in Mineral and Sanders counites unknown to the two veteran organizations who will share with their respective memberships. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
January 17, 2022
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Local group assists veterans facing homelessness
At a recent meeting in Durango’s, a couple of local veteran organizations found out that honorably discharged veterans that are homeless or struggling with rent have a shoulder waiting for them to lean on.